Author: Andy Polk

19 Sep VF To Expand Operations In West Tennessee

Posted at 14:54h in Home

VF plans to expand its current Workwear operations in Henning, TN, and locate a new facility in Covington, TN, investing nearly $7.5 million and creating over 220 new jobs in West Tennessee....

19 Sep Gap To Franchise Athleta Internationally

Posted at 14:52h in FDRA, Latest News

The company said its Global Franchise & Strategic Alliances division helps bring our beloved brands to customers all around the globe, from Chile to the Philippines. It all started back in 2006, when Gap Inc. opened its very first Gap franchise store in Singapore. There...

19 Sep Apex Global Brands Cuts Outlook On Weakening Retail Conditions

Posted at 11:36h in FDRA

Apex Global Brands, formerly Cherokee Global Brands, said it added a number of new licenses and product categories to support the company’s brand portfolio that includes Tony Hawk, Hi-Tec and Everyday California in the second quarter while also reducing costs....

19 Sep Skechers Returns To New York Fashion Week

Posted at 11:34h in FDRA, Latest News

As part of the Spring/Summer 2020 shows hosted during the 15th annual STYLE360 celebrity fashion platform, Skechers showcased its most on-trend and forward styles including iconic chunky heritage Skechers D’Lites sneakers and sandals, Skecher Street, Skechers Sport, as well as the BOBS from Skechers line....

19 Sep Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad Wins Emmy

Posted at 11:24h in FDRA, Latest News

The commercial, part of Nike’s “Just Do It” 30th-anniversary campaign, was nominated alongside entries from Apple, Netflix, and Sandy Hook Promise—an organization against gun violence. It’s the first time Nike has won the award since 2002....

12 Sep Columbia Sportswear To Support Dorian Relief Efforts

Posted at 11:26h in FDRA, Latest News

Columbia Sportswear Company announced that in response to Hurricane Dorian’s extensive damage in the Bahamas, they will begin a Retail Charity Checkout Program to support Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas and the U.S....

12 Sep Target To Launch New Loyalty Program Nationwide In October

Posted at 11:26h in FDRA, Latest News

“Our guests are at the center of everything we do, and we’re always looking for ways to create even easier, more rewarding shopping experiences that give them another reason to choose Target,” said Rick Gomez, executive vice president and chief marketing and digital officer, Target....

12 Sep J.C. Penney To Open Outdoor-Themed In-Store Shops

Posted at 11:20h in FDRA

J.C. Penney said Tuesday that it plans to launch an Outdoor Shop, selling apparel and other excursion gear, in 100 of its roughly 830 department stores next month. The company also announced the launch of an in-house brand called St. John’s Bay Outdoor....

12 Sep JCPenney Announces Colin Dougherty as SVP, Finance

Posted at 11:05h in FDRA

J. C. Penney Co. Inc. announced that Colin Dougherty, a senior executive with more than 25 years of finance experience, will join the company on September 23 as senior vice president, finance, reporting to CFO Bill Wafford....

12 Sep Wolverine World Wide Announces New $400 Million Share Repurchase Program

Posted at 11:04h in FDRA, Home

Wolverine World Wide Inc. on Wednesday announced that its board of directors has approved a new, four-year share repurchase program, authorizing up to $400 million in share repurchases that is incremental to the remaining balance of the company’s share repurchase program that was authorized in February 2019....